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Old May 13, 2008 | 07:32 AM
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Ball Joints Completed

Did the ball joints over the weekend and must say it was an easy install. I can't seem to remember where i got the directions but i got them on here. Used the Carquest economy BJ's. It seems as though i got about 1/2" of extra lift outta them . I guess it was time to do them. Passing it on for anyone looking to get that little bit of extra lift they may need.

Edit: I can't thank you guys enough though. I'd never have tried let alone completed this without you all
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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thats great, glad install went smoothly. how many miles are on your truck?
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 08:00 AM
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182k with stock ball joints haha i think it was a little bit past time to replace them (i know the PO didn't) Also did the first set of shocks probably 500 miles ago. That's a ford for you
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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Congrats Will. I feel the same as you. I have done things to my truck that I never thought I would have, thanks to this site.
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 08:07 AM
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That's the truth though. I've worked on dirtbikes and fourwheelers since i could pick up a wrench, but my dad still has no confidence in me. All i do is look at it like a big fourwheeler and it usually goes ok. Ugh but fourwheelers don't have hydraulic disc brakes (read my other thread on the Pg. 1). I really can't thank you all enough
 
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